Raksha Bandhan Special Recipe: Delight Your Sibling with These Easy Mawa Ladoos

Raksha Bandhan is a festival of love, laughter, and sweet memories. As sisters tie rakhis and brothers shower gifts, no celebration is ever complete without a plate full of delicious sweets. Among the traditional favourites, mawa ladoo holds a special place, rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make at home.

Here’s a simple recipe to whip up these delightful treats and add a homemade touch to your Raksha Bandhan celebrations.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Mawa/khoya - 250 grams (grated)
• Powdered sugar - ½ cup (adjust to taste)
• Cardamom powder - ½ tsp
• Chopped nuts (cashews, pistachios, almonds) - 2 tbsp
• Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Saffron strands (optional) - a few soaked in warm milk

Quick and Easy Steps:

• Heat the ghee in a non-stick pan. Add the grated mawa and cook on low flame.
• Stir continuously for 5-6 minutes till the mawa turns soft, melts slightly, and releases a lovely aroma.
• Switch off the flame and let it cool for a few minutes (don’t let it harden).
• Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, saffron milk, and chopped nuts. Mix well.
• Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, shape into small round ladoos.
• Garnish with extra chopped pistachios or edible silver leaf (optional).
• Let them set for an hour and serve fresh!

Pro Tips:

• Use fresh mawa for the best taste and texture.
• You can store these ladoos in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Want a twist? Add desiccated coconut for extra flavour.

Why Mawa Ladoo is Perfect for Raksha Bandhan

These ladoos are not just delicious, but also quick to prepare perfect when you're short on time but want to make something special. They’re ideal to gift your sibling or serve after the traditional rakhi tying ceremony.

So this Raksha Bandhan, skip store-bought sweets and go for homemade warmth. After all, nothing says “I care” like a ladoo made with love.